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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,000 $56,300 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $36,270 $52,359 $30,353 $33,230
Premium II Package 1,350 1,100    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570      
Wood trim   0    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Premium II Package 1,256 1,023    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
iPod integration 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460      
Wood trim   0    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 7,645 5,825 375 375
Options (change) 7,109 5,416 300 300
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $47,520 $65,100 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $44,254 $60,750 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,256
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6451hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,520$65,100$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,245-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,870$65,100$29,630$32,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,230$0$2,850
Total Invoice$44,254$60,750$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-6050-3,110-3,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,649$60,750$28,393$31,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,101$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$4,605$7,850$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,245$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-3,110-3,254

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length182.3 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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